Sling:Real or Repro?

[mpd1978]

Thanks for all the input on the sling!

Check this one out, $380!! Yikes, someone really wanted this one

Early Tan Khaki US WWII M1 Carbine Sling rifle - eBay (item 370369772754 end time Apr-30-10 18:10:40 PDT)

[painter777]

$380........WOW
Snipe bid placed with 7 seconds left to win it.
Surely a record for a sling (?)

Regards,
Charlie-painter777

Bid History,
eBay.com Item Bid History

[Badger]

I see three links, and they change. Once I saw a Riverbank link. I don't think Bill would be sponsoring or sponsored by Geroge of Riverbank.

Hello Jim (and others with questions) ..

I queried Google about their content and indicated that there were some advertisers that our membership found objectionable posting on our site.

They informed me that we could BLOCK the web site of any advertiser we don't want to appear in the Google Ad-sense content they send through.

So, I immediately registered Riverbank's URL address this morning to block it and Google said it might take about 24 hours to become effective, however, I haven't noticed a link to it since noon, so I think he's gone ...

Hope that meets with everyone's satisfaction ...

Regards,
Doug (Badger)

[phil441]

Hello Badger...
You did a great service to your membership.

Yes, most of us found the Riverbank ads offensive, but I think most of us feared that the "endorsement" would sway new members who hadn't gotten the word yet.

May I suggest a new thread on the subject? I started to do it myself, but it's your forum and your post. It would get more attention coming from you........As if you have time to cruise every thread......

Thanks,
Phil

Edited: 5/3/10
10:35

Badger, hope you don't mind, I started a new thread on this subject.
Just wanted to get the word out.
Phil

[Dave-In-Maine]

I own this sling's twin, and it is an exact match for a couple on that page, given that the dates are mostly obscureed. Checked it against every photo and comment here to be sure/triple-check.

My EXQUISITE (to me) Post-War Rebuild Underwood is now properly, um, slung. And oilered.


Pleased with life..............

[gama51]

Is this sling real or fake and is it possible to tell who made it if it is real?